Chignon Hairstyles You'll Freak Over

Don't be intimidated by the word "chignon." It's really just a fancy French term for bun—and they're perfect for bad hair days and last-minute updos. Jen Atkin, celeb hairstylist for Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy (she's worked with Emma Stone and Jessica Alba), shares on how to make some of our recent faves.

Romantic Chignon

Romantic Chignon

Twists, tendrils, and braids: There's a lot going on with Nina Dobrev's 'do.

DIY: Section off your bang area from ear to ear and clip. Gather the rest of your hair into a low, loose ponytail. Unclip the front section and create a center part. Then, twist the hair on each side of the part and gather it into one pony that sits right on top of the first ponytail. Combining the hair from both ponys, create two or three braids. Twist the braids into one bun; pin to secure.

Finally, use your fingers to gently widen each braid and pin them together, so you don't see any gaps. Pull out a few soft tendrils and spritz your hair with a light hold hairspray. Try Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Hairspray, $3.75, suave.com.

Textured Bun

Textured Bun

A sleek front and sides paired with a textured bun give Hayden Panettiere's elegant look a bit of an edge.

DIY: Pull your hair into a ponytail at the crown of your head. Spray the sides and front with hairspray to give it a polished look. Next, spritz your pony with dry shampoo to give it texture. Twist it into a bun and pin into place. Then, spray it with dry shampoo once more and use your fingers to get that piece-y look.